Joseph E. Bunn

New York City, New York *****-**** 914-***-**** ad2ahw@r.postjobfree.com

An Accomplished & Savvy Professional Manager Experienced in Operating Retail & Foodservice Enterprises in Diverse, High-Volume, Fast-Paced Environments

Training & Development • Corp Cafeteria Operations • Project Management

Retail Merchandising • Cash Management • Cost Containment & Analysis

Microsoft Office

Work Experience

Assistant Manager/Retail & Food Service

Service Contractors Corp. @ Bronx, New York

September 2019 to Present

Bronx Veterans Administration – Hands-on oversight for 225 seat Cafeteria, Retail Store, Office Catering, Starbucks Kiosk & Vending Operations generating approximately $4.6 million in revenue. 15 unionized direct reports

Assistant Manager/Events & Promotions

Principle 7 Promotions, Inc. - Chicago, IL January 2009 to July 2019

Steered client services for small catering and special events firm

Streamlined receivables processing increasing collectable revenue by 15%

Directed set-up and service staff (20 full & part time associates) during events.

Other Professional Experience

General Manager-Cafeteria Operations

Restaurant Associates, Inc. - New York, NY

Immediate oversight for multi-unit food and beverage operations @ the

The United Nations headquarters complex. Outlets generated $3.65 million in volume

Skilled in union-based employee labor & negotiations

Provided leadership for team consisting of 5 managers and 50-65 full and part-time associates

Accomplished food costs reduction by actively sourcing local vendors and increasing delivery schedules resulting in 11% savings.

Performed account openings, relocations, and unit level compliance audits.

Field Projects Supervisor SASR Retail Consultants, Raleigh, NC

Walgreen Conversions, Target’s Consumables, and PetSmart’s Pet Hôtel Projects et al

Executed retail sales and merchandising programs resulting in expanded footprint, top-line sales growth & enhanced consumer engagement profiles.

Unit Support Manager/District Project Team

Wal-Mart Super Centers Villa Park, IL

Provided leadership for remodel, merchandise audit, and new store teams.

(20-60 associates) during district and regional facility upgrade projects.

6 years’ experience managing store logistics including warehousing, shipping, receiving, and supervising inventory crew of 15.

Increased consumable department sales 8% by labor redistribution, increasing sales floor presence by merging of freight, logistics and replenishment departments.

Education

Professional Studies in Public Policy

CUNY School of Labor & Urban Studies - New York, NY September 2021

Certificate in Human Services

John Jay College - New York, NY June 2019

MA. in Organizational Leadership & Development

Nyack College - New York, NY

BA. in Accounting & Business

Robert Morris University - Chicago, IL

Certifications

New York Health Department Certificate

State Food Service Certificate (Exp. 5/24)

Indeed Assessments

Restaurant manager — Expert

March 2022

Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations

Full results: Expert

Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Highly Proficient

February 2022

Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions.

Full results: Highly Proficient

Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Proficient

March 2022

Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals.

Full results: Proficient

Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Proficient

December 2021

Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Proficient

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